Our management
FBN Bank (UK) executive management team
Peter Hinson
Managing Director
With over 30 years’ experience in international banking, both in London and overseas, Peter joined First Bank of Nigeria Plc in June 2002 and oversaw our application for a banking licence from the FSA. He was then appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive of FBN Bank (UK). Peter travels regularly to Nigeria to keep close contact with both customers and colleagues at First Bank of Nigeria Plc.
Mike Bamber
Executive Director, Operations
Mike joined FBN Bank (UK) as Executive Director, Operations in July 2004. He has worked in the City of London since the early 1970s, gaining more than 30 years experience of international banking operations.
Christi Fashogbon
Executive Director, Business Development
After more than 18 years in the Nigerian banking industry, Christi joined First Bank of Nigeria Plc in May 2001. A highly experienced banker, she has worked in many areas, including corporate and commercial banking, trade finance and branch operations. Christi joined FBN Bank (UK) on secondment from First Bank of Nigeria Plc in May 2003, and currently handles business development and relationship management.
Sam Aiyere
Manager Financial Control
Sam joined the London branch of First Bank of Nigeria Plc in 2000. Before this, he had worked in Nigeria for 11 years, with Grindlay Merchant Bank and FBN (Merchant Bankers) Limited. He qualified as a chartered accountant in 1990, holds an MBA degree in Business Finance and is an alumnus of The Leadership Trust.
Michael Connell
Head of Compliance
Having worked in banking in the City since 1972, his wide-ranging experience encompassing the many aspects of a bank’s business and in particular over the past 15 years regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering, Michael joining FBN Bank (UK) Limited in March 2008 emphasised the bank’s continuing commitment to compliance and preventing financial crime.
Michael Barrett
Risk Manager
Michael joined FBN Bank (UK) in March 2007, and is responsible for all areas of risk within the Bank. He has extensive banking experience, having worked in the City of London since the early 1980s, primarily in the areas of credit and commercial lending. Since 1994, Michael has specialised in international trade finance with Sub-Saharan Africa, working mainly with Nigeria.